Just wanted to say I think Brian Rice is doing a GREAT job.

[lvocd]

If you're reading this, Brian, thanks! I could die tonight knowing the Lady Vols broadcasts are going to be handled well, and that makes this old-timer happy.

 

[creekdipper]

Well, except for the dying tonight part, I totally agree!

 

[SpecialKVolfan20]

Yay!! I like Brian.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Yay!! I like Brian.

I do also. Does a great job of describing the action on the floor.

 

[GiveHim6InSC]

A bit off topic, but:
Does anybody have an update on Mickey D? I heard he had some health issues, but I haven’t heard anything since his last broadcast.
I like Brian Rice just fine, btw

 

[briancrice]

If you're reading this, Brian, thanks! I could die tonight knowing the Lady Vols broadcasts are going to be handled well, and that makes this old-timer happy.

Please stay alive. Thanks.

 

[briancrice]

A bit off topic, but:
Does anybody have an update on Mickey D? I heard he had some health issues, but I haven’t heard anything since his last broadcast.
I like Brian Rice just fine, btw

He's doing well, comes to most of the games to watch from a less busy seat.

 

[Coach Jumper]

Brian doesn't get lost in conversation and calls the actual events happening on the floor. I totally agree hes doing a great job

 

[GiveHim6InSC]

He's doing well, comes to most of the games to watch from a less busy seat.

Thank you!!

 

[EarlVolFan]

Better watch out, he did such a good job calling the Battle4Atlantis during the men's game, their fans are trying to steal him! I listened - he was great with Bert Bertlekamp.

 

[turbovol]

Sorry, but I don't think Rice is a very good basketball announcer. I listened to highlights of his call of the Florida game, and he was too over-the-top with
most of his calls of Tennessee baskets. Too loud and too over-excited about every basket. A more seasoned play-by-play announcer would not be screaming all the time. It's fine to get excited occasionally, but you don't need to pretend that ever made basket is a game-winner.

 

[glv98]

A more seasoned play-by-play announcer would not be screaming all the time.

LOL the Mike Keith school of play by play. Keith's not only overly screechy, he's got that strange high pitched, strangled tone that makes it worse.

I don't see that in BR tho. IMO he's a huge upgrade.

 

[37620VOL]

Sorry, but I don't think Rice is a very good basketball announcer. I listened to highlights of his call of the Florida game, and he was too over-the-top with
most of his calls of Tennessee baskets. Too loud and too over-excited about every basket. A more seasoned play-by-play announcer would not be screaming all the time. It's fine to get excited occasionally, but you don't need to pretend that ever made basket is a game-winner.

Do you like anything?

 

[gule]

I agree with turbovol. every basket doesn't have to be called like it's the best ever. calm down Brian and just let the game flow jmho

 

[JohnTN]

BR is fine but I do miss some of Mickey's LV bias. Most fouls by LV players were bad calls and an exasperated Mickey would let us know with a "Good grief!".

 

[mudcat1973]

Brian doesn't get lost in conversation and calls the actual events happening on the floor. I totally agree hes doing a great job

anybodys better than lobo who can not go a game without talking up unconn

 

[Coach Jumper]

Do you like anything?

Like times a 1000

 

[turbovol]

Like times a 1000

Don't start me on your /supposed/ basketball expertise...

As for Rice, I'm sure he'll be fine. He simply needs more experience calling basketball games. He got better and better calling softball over time, as he gained seasoning, and I'm sure the same will be the case with basketball.

 

[chuckiepoo]

[QUOTE="turbovol, post: 22272107, member: 85659]As for Rice, I'm sure he'll be fine. He simply needs more experience calling basketball games. He got better and better calling softball over time, as he gained seasoning, and I'm sure the same will be the case with basketball.[/QUOTE]I agree that Rice needs some seasoning, but he’s well on his way to a successful career if he can keep his nose clean. Strikes me as a centered enough dude. Checks into Volnation occasionally also…

 

[chuckiepoo]

Don't start me on your /supposed/ basketball expertise...

As for Rice, I'm sure he'll be fine. He simply needs more experience calling basketball games. He got better and better calling softball over time, as he gained seasoning, and I'm sure the same will be the case with basketball.

I agree that Rice needs some seasoning, but he’s well on his way to a successful career if he can keep his nose clean. Strikes me as a centered enough dude. Checks into Volnation occasionally also…

 

[Coach Jumper]

I agree that Rice needs some seasoning, but he’s well on his way to a successful career if he can keep his nose clean. Strikes me as a centered enough dude. Checks into Volnation occasionally also…

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[briancrice]

Sorry, but I don't think Rice is a very good basketball announcer. I listened to highlights of his call of the Florida game, and he was too over-the-top with
most of his calls of Tennessee baskets. Too loud and too over-excited about every basket. A more seasoned play-by-play announcer would not be screaming all the time. It's fine to get excited occasionally, but you don't need to pretend that ever made basket is a game-winner.

Funny you say that, I had an email and a tweet after Thursday's game that both said I wasn't excited enough during a few stretches of the game. Can't please everyone, I suppose.

 

[Voluble2]

Brian's Twitter feed is pretty funny sometimes too. He has a good sense of humor.

Kamera is the one whose voice really grates on me. She seems like a nice person, and I hope she is successful, but her voice puts me on edge. Not sure there is anything that can be done about that, and it is probably just me anyway. I guess every announcer's voice is disliked by someone.

 

[mcannon1]

Funny you say that, I had an email and a tweet after Thursday's game that both said I wasn't excited enough during a few stretches of the game. Can't please everyone, I suppose.

You're right about that my friend. It's true one can't please everyone. Thanks for the fine job you are doing. I love your call just as I did Mickey's.

 

[Volfan1000]

If you're reading this, Brian, thanks! I could die tonight knowing the Lady Vols broadcasts are going to be handled well, and that makes this old-timer happy.

He could take over for Kesling when he retires.